Dad Discovers Son’s 10-Year Secret : His Reaction Will Shock You!

Imagine coming out to your parents as a teenager, only to have your father seemingly forget about it for almost a decade. This is the story of one young man who faced this bizarre situation. After being open about his sexuality and dating his boyfriend, Mike, for 10 years, he’s now facing the consequences of his father’s selective memory. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of emotions and see how it all unfolds!

The Big Reveal

Mom’s Reaction

Dad’s Selective Memory

Trying to Tell Dad ️

Fast Forward ⏩

Mom’s Hopes Dashed

Dad’s Shocking Discovery

Confronting Dad

Dad’s Heartbreak

The Dilemma

Edit: Clarifications

Cultural Differences

Grateful for Support

The Future is Uncertain ️

A Decade of Love ❤️

A Decade-Long Secret Unravels

After coming out to his parents at 14, this young man thought both his mom and dad were aware of his sexuality. However, his father seemed to forget, continuing to make comments about girls and marriage. Now, after 10 years of dating his boyfriend, Mike, the son is facing the consequences of his father’s selective memory. Dad is furious, feeling blindsided and unprepared for the “loss of his son.” As the family navigates this emotional minefield, we’re left wondering: did the son do enough to make his father understand? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Father’s inability to accept son’s sexuality. Commenters support OP.

NTA- Father ignored son’s coming out for 10 years. Shocking reactions.

Heartwarming comment section celebrating a long-lasting relationship ❤️

Commenters agree: NTA, parents sound homophobic

Supportive comment section for a person coming out as gay ❤️ ️‍

Son is NTA for dad’s lack of acceptance of his sexuality

A parent’s denial can cause harm to their child’s identity.

Congrats on thriving without parental support! NTA for not telling.

Encouraging response to a supportive comment. Spread kindness

Dad dismisses son’s coming out, only to be called out. #NTA

Parents clueless for 10 years, commenter says NTA

Homophobic dad brushed off son’s sexuality, now distraught? NTA

Relatable comment about coming out to parents.

Mom’s not innocent? NTA reveals family secrets.

Commenter questions dad’s selective memory in a homophobic context

Son accuses dad of homophobia, mom also slightly at fault. NTA

Standing up to homophobia: a NTA’s story

Supportive comment acknowledges dad’s denial and offers empathy and hope.

Dad’s denial: NTAs don’t always get it right.

Commenter defends OP and calls out parents’ denial. NTA

Supportive comment on coming out to parent, sweet relationship mention ❤️

Love conquers all, even overbearing parents.

Ignoring the problem doesn’t make you less of an a**hole

Not the a**hole? Tell us more!

NTA dad is not losing his son, but the comment replies are spicy

Supportive comment for son coming out to his dad ❤️ ‍❤️‍

Dad shocked to learn son’s 10-year secret. NTA commenters agree.

Sarcastic comment about river in Egypt and beachfront property.

Commenter calls out homophobia with shock and disbelief

Dad’s homophobia could cost him a son

Congratulatory comment sparks agreement and positivity.

NTA and brother’s experience shows father is in denial

NTA and perfectly said! Dad had 8 years to adjust.

Commenter calls out bad parenting in shocking secret reveal

Father’s lack of acceptance is not your fault. NTA

10-year secret relationship, unsupportive parents. NTA stands up.

Support for being true to oneself and educating others. ️‍

Dad denies your truth? You’re not the a**hole.

Heartwarming reply offers love and support to the OP

Supportive comment offers advice and congratulations.

Mom takes charge after dad’s rude behavior towards son.

Don’t let their beliefs bring you down. NTA

Heartwarming comment celebrates love and slams intolerant father. ❤

OP not at fault, father needs to listen.

Commenter calls out both parents, supports OP. NTA

Heartbreaking story of parental homophobia and bigotry towards their son.

Supportive comment encourages moving out and living with partner ❤️

Dad’s manipulative behavior backfires, bride-to-be not backing down

Demanding better treatment from gaslighting family members. #NTA

NTA – You told your dad. He heard you. He understood you. ⚡

Supportive comment shuts down homophobic family.

Dad’s hearing loss leads to 10-year secret, NTA son moves out

Supportive dad accepts son’s secret.

Son defends himself against dad’s ignorance. #NTA

Dad in denial? Commenter defends son’s coming out. NTA!

Empathetic reply to unsupportive parents.

Congrats on 10 years! NTA agrees, wholesome comment section ❤

Dad in denial, son not the a**hole. Homophobia exposed

Supportive comment defends person’s right to privacy and sexuality ️‍ ❤️

Commenter gets validation for being NTA, no surprise there

Supportive comment shows importance of listening to LGBTQ+ children ❤️ ️‍

A heartwarming comment celebrating a decade of love and support ❤️

Congrats on coming out twice! NTA, your relationship matters ❤️

Commenter defends OP’s decision and calls out parents’ excuses

Standing up to homophobic parents, NTA. Their loss.

Commenter calls out dad’s lack of communication and offers support ❤️

Supportive comment applauds resilience and love despite family rejection. ❤️

Supportive comment offers hope for a better ‘family’

Commenter points out lack of clarity in story with sarcasm.

Dad’s denial not OP’s fault. NTA

Supportive comment encourages marrying the man you love ❤

Forgotten confession: NTA, move on.

Dad’s denial shattered after 10-year secret. NTA for son.

NTA Comment Receives No Support in Replies